Physical Therapists

Faith Wedin: Career Goal- To become a Physical Therapist

Physical Therapists

Faith Wedin: Career Goal- To become a Physical Therapist

Career Overview

Physical therapists are heath care professionals who help patients reduce pain and recover from injuries.

Tasks Physical Therapists Perform

Refer patients to other healthcare practitioners

Treat patients using physical therapy techniques

Record patients medical histories

Research medical issues

Career Skills & Intrests

Some skills needed to be a successful physical therapist are reading, listening, speaking, writing, helping others, managing time, and coordinating with others.

Career Working Conditions

Physical therapists often spend lots of time standing, walking and sometimes even running. They usually work with a group or team, have face-to-face discussions, make decisions without supervision, and have to meet strict directions.

Wages and Outlook

In Minnesota, the average salary for a physical therapist is $37.48 per hour. The nation wide average is $40.16 per hour. There are currently 3,760 physical therapists employed in Minnesota. They are also currently in very high demand and seeing very high growth. In 2022, there is predicted to be 4,219 physical therapists employed in Minnesota and 277,700 in the U.S.